We cannot afford to walk down that dangerous path of government overstepping its boundaries into the most personal parts of our lives.

Hopefully the presence in Congress of an American who happens to be Hindu will increase America's understanding of India as well as India's understanding of America.

I chose to take the oath of office with my personal copy of the Bhagavad Gita because its teachings have inspired me to be a servant-leader, dedicating my life in the service of others and to my country.

I am privileged to be able to work for the people of Hawaii in whatever capacity.

A military mindset is objectively analyzing a planned course of action and anticipating the likely consequences before you take that action.

I'm not a political pundit, and I don't follow these things probably as closely as others, but there are polls that have shown that Senator Bernie Sanders can beat Donald Trump and, I believe, some of the other Republican candidates as well.

Hawaii is a special place because we have a very diverse population there, who are very respectful and tolerant of those who have differing opinions and different views.